- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redondo Beach, CA
Adams Middle
Federal NCES profile for Adams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060003204949
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Redondo Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Redondo Beach, CA.
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060003204949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Adams Middle grew from 1,073 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 060003204949 · Redondo Beach, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 27.1:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Redondo Union High (2,921 students)
Adams Middle grew from 1,073 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Adams Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redondo Union
Redondo Union High
2,921 students
- This school 1,165
Adams Middle
1,165 students
- Parras (Nick G 1,031
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
1,031 students
- Washington Ele 776
Washington Elementary
776 students
- Lincoln Elemen 626
Lincoln Elementary
626 students
- Jefferson Elem 555
Jefferson Elementary
555 students
What this shows Adams Middle reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Middle compares
Adams Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Adams Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redondo Beach Unified reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Redondo Beach
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Middle
How many students attend Adams Middle?
Adams Middle has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redondo Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Middle?
18.5% of students at Adams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Middle?
The largest demographic group at Adams Middle is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Redondo Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Middle?
Adams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Middle rank among public schools in Redondo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Redondo Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Redondo Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Redondo Beach Unified?
Besides Adams Middle, Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students), Parras (Nick G.) Middle (1,031 students), and Washington Elementary (776 students). See the Redondo Beach Unified district page for the complete list.